jellykelly Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 Yey - I was hoping that one of my chickens would have a go at broodiness. Barack O'brahma (bantie) has shut herself away in her little house (the perfect house for broody and babies actually). Her timing is perfect. A friend of ours down the road, her son lost his three chickens recently to a fox. He's feeling a little upset and deflated at the moment. Although originally I had wanted a broody to raise meat birds, I may get jake involved and we can try and hatch some chicks for him this time. I'll attempt meat birds next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 What about hatching something like Light Sussex ... dual purpose, so he could have the girls for layers + you could raise the boys for the table Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellykelly Posted May 21, 2010 Author Share Posted May 21, 2010 OOo - Thats a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellykelly Posted May 22, 2010 Author Share Posted May 22, 2010 Inow have two broodies. Camilla my orp has come out in sympathy with barack'o. That could prove interesting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atsw Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 I now have two broodies! My Pekins do that, one goes broody and within a couple of days the other one does too . Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellykelly Posted May 23, 2010 Author Share Posted May 23, 2010 The orpington was rubbish. She came out for her break, rushed around like a looney,done a huge poo, stopped for a quick dustbath (which I had moved) and then forgot to return to the nest! Braham is still sitting tight though and I'm hoping to get some eggs today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellykelly Posted May 23, 2010 Author Share Posted May 23, 2010 I've got some Silver spangled Hamburg eggs to go under my broody - woop woop!! These chickens have been on my chicken wish list since I saw them at the South of England rare breeds centre. (I know, you can't eat them!) I've got the eggs sitting on a shelf for 24 hrs before I plant rthem under my broody tomorrow. I'm so excited it's silly! The next three weeks are going to take forever!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
